Methodology - PQC Repair.

a) Identification & planning of repair is being done at a place after detailed survey
and inspection.

b) Open the crack or widened the pothole till we get sound base surface and space
to have anchorages with Elastomeric Concrete - ShaliPatch EC.

c) Opening of the cracks & potholes please refer point no. M. In any case edge
preparation should be such that the prepared edge of the repaired area should
have 90 Angle or obtuse angel with respect to the surface to have a better
anchorage.
d) With the help of angle grinder slot should be cut in the edges for anchorages.
e) Blow of the complete area with the blower till we get the area which should be
free from oil, grease, dust, durt, etc.
f) Wires brush the complete area along with the edges. Also wire brush 10 mm area
around the edges on the top side & again blow the area. CLEANING OF THE
SURFACE IS VERY MUCH IMPORTANT, AS PERFORMANCE OF EC IS
TOTALLY DEPENDS ADHESION.

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g) Fixing masking tape adjacent to the surface area to avoid spillage of ShaliPatch
EC on other surfaces.
h) Primer: Applying the recommended primer to have better anchorages. Wait for
minimum 30 Min ( Drying of primer depends on surrounding temperature) to dry
the applied primer. Use clean brushes for application of primer always. Avoid
the pounding of primer.

i) Block out area should be ready for pouring the material before mixing.

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j) Mixer by using Hobard mixer (or equivalent) recommended for mix the fast
setting compound with controlled speed of peddle which can be made available at
all sites on request of contractors or officer on paid basis.

k) Mixing ShaliPatch EC: Stir containers of each components thoroughly for unifurmity.
Mix component A (Resin) & component C (Aggregate) thoroughly by using speed drill
mixer (300 - 400 RPM) with a spiral type blade at the bottom of stirrer rod till homogeneous
mix is obtained. Then add component B (Hardener) slowly, ensuring complete dispersion.
Mix for a minimum of 2-3 minutes.

l) Tooling or re-leveling of ShaliPatch EC Patch wherever its required

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m) Giving surface texturing to the ShaliPatch EC to give anti-skidding
properties

n) Removing of masking tape after 10 minutes

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o) Waiting period 1 hour

p) Repaired surface opened to the traffic with any load just after 1 hour
from the last pouring of ShaliPatch - Elastomeric concrete which is
not possible by any conventional method of repairs & rehabilitation of
concrete surfaces.

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 q) The whole procedure of repairs of concrete surface will take maximum
2 4 hours depend on the type of surface.

r) Some Thumb Rule for the repair works :

For Surface cracks : Width of the opening should be minimum 50 mm &

Depth 30 mm or till we get sound concrete.
For Major Cracks: width of the opening should be minimum 80 -100 mm &
Depth 35 mm or till we get sound concrete or aggregates are exposed.
Potholes : We need to keep depth till we get sound concrete or minimum 30
mm whichever is more.
Aggregate Exposed Area: Length & Width should be as per the defected
area & minimum depth should be 25 mm.
Edge Spall Repairs: Need to open minimum 75 mm both side of joints if
spalls are found on both side & Depth should be 40 mm or till we get sound
concrete.
Other Areas of spall : Minimum 40 mm on one side or both side as required.